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Lupus erythematosus profundus

Lupus erythematosus profundus History Kaposi, 1875; Irgang, 1940 Definition Rare special form of lupus erythematosus integumentalis (about 2-3% of the cases) with painful, inflammatory reddened nodes reaching into the subcutis without significant epidermal involvement. Healing with formation of r...

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